Three Things After - Philadelphia Union, 10/31/26
FC Cincinnati clinched a return to the postseason behind another solid defensive effort
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Three Things After - Inter Miami, 10/28/26
FC Cincinnati's draw in Miami on Wednesday night featured a defense that might've turned the corner and contributions from unheralded players.
Three Things After DC United, 10/24/26
FC Cincinnati made it two wins in a week against DC United behind a strong defensive effort and moments of brilliance from Evander.
Three Things After DC United, 10/21/26
I'm trying out a new format to recap FC Cincinnati's run towards the playoffs. The goal will be to highlight three things that popped out to me during the course of each game. Those things might be major moments that decided the match or just something
Building Blocks
In which I talk myself into Dado Valenzuela the midfielder, praise Kenji Mboma Dem, and dream about what Andrei Chirila might become anchoring the Orange and Blue's backline.
Down the Stretch
Assessing where the Washington Spirit stand as the end of the NWSL regular season draws closer.
Let's talk about wing backs
Examining the central question underpinning much of FC Cincinnati's team building strategy: will the perfect wing back(s) make everything work again?
New Faces
FC Cincinnati added some new faces to the squad over the summer transfer window. But do they change how competitive the Orange and Blue will be when it really matters in 2026?
Long Range Calculations
Evander has been exceptional shooting from distance in 2026, but can he keep it up?
Midseason GK Union Check In
A check in with FC Cincinnati's goalkeepers just after the halfway mark of the 2026 season
(A Few) Questions Answered
Trying to figure out FC Cincinnati's center backs and some stray thoughts about potential transfer business.
Bouncing Back
FC Cincinnati bounced back from a disappointing Hell is Real to put in maybe the team's best performance of the season en route to a 4-2 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Here's what looked better:
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Pressure
FC Cincinnati's struggles against Columbus' pressure and why the team maybe needs to move on from the Pavel Bucha as wing back experiment
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Before the Second Act
FC Cincinnati is just about back to playing competitive games, so here's a quick refresher on what we've seen already and what might be to come.
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Trinity Rodman's Level Up
In a set up prioritizing control, Trinity Rodman's game has evolved playing on the left side of the Washington Spirit's attack.
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Preseason 2.0
What we learned, and didn't learn, from FC Cincinnati's friendly with Burnley FC in the team's preseason 2.0.
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In Search of Defensive Answers
A deep dive on what's gone wrong defensively for FC Cincinnati so far in 2026 and where the team can go from here.
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Control: A New Look (and Approach) in Midfield
Digging into the Washington Spirit's midfield so far in 2026.
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Sitting Deeper
Trying to make sense of Dado Valenzuela's 2026 season so far and what's next
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Checking In (1/3 Edition)
Takeaways from the first third-ish of FC Cincinnati's 2026 season.
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Defensive Disconnect
Another week and another salvaged point for FC Cincinnati but the defense might just be fine.
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Trade Offs
Pat Noonan made adjustments and, as always, they resulted in trade offs on the field in the search for goals
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Options
How Adrian González might be setting up the Spirit's depth chart at striker
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Downstream Effects
It's time to talk about the self-imposed constraints from FC Cincinnati's three center back system.